Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing Why is Black Friday black? The NATO alphabet. Byeloveyou.
Nov 21, 2023
Explore the origins of idiomatic expressions like 'black sheep' and 'black market'. Discover the evolution of 'black market', 'blacksmiths', and 'pitch black'. Uncover the usefulness of the NATO phonetic alphabet and learn about bizarre alphabetical associations. Share listener stories and shout-outs.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The Origins and Meanings of 'Black Sheep', 'Black Swan', and 'Black Market'
05:50 • 2min
The Evolution of Black Market, Blacksmiths, Pitch Black, and Black Friday
08:19 • 5min
The Use of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet in Spelling
12:55 • 5min
Bizarre Alphabetical Associations, Listener Stories, and Shout-outs
17:29 • 4min